NIVA Faculty & Staff

Our teachers and staff are diverse, coming from all around the world bringing with them rich cultures and great knowledge to be shared with our students.

NIVA teachers here are really friendly, helpful, understanding and flexible

— Graduating Student | Senior Class of 2023 —

School Board

Dr. Nathan Anthony

School Director/President

Penjit Prasertwanich

Vice President

Jonathan Gibson

Academic Principal

Alexander de Guzman

Student Affairs Principal & WASC Coordinator

Jirawan Janpreyakun

Thai Principal and KG Thai Teacher

Artit Sathanakulphanich

NPSC President/Parent Representative

Pachreeya Panichakarn

NPSC Vice President/Parent Representative

Administration

Jonathan Gibson

Academic Principal

Alexander de Guzman

Student Affairs Principal & WASC Coordinator

Marle Baybay

ECE (Early Childhood Education) Principal

Jirawan Janpreyakun

Thai Principal and KG Thai Teacher

Frankie Tun

High School Coordinator

Reuben Budayao

Middle School Coordinator and Curriculum

Nursery and Kindergarten Faculty

Maricel Caro

Nursery Homeroom Teacher

Polina Baranova

K1G Homeroom Teacher

Shiree Grovers

K1N Homeroom Teacher

Munashe Nyatanga

K2G Homeroom Teacher

Prathana Singh

K2N Homeroom Teacher

Dianne Gonzales

K3G Homeroom Teacher

Ava Sthapit

K3N Homeroom Teacher

Kong Qing Qing

ECE Chinese Teacher

Nicole Ranin

Nursery Teacher Assistant

Ei Pyae Phyo

Nursery Teacher Assitant

Waraphorn Khantiwong

K1G Teacher Assistant

Chanthida Wata

K1N Teacher Assistant

Bubpha Saewa

K2G Teacher Assistant

Varalee Udomsin

K2N Teacher Assistant

Sarunchana Wattanasiri

K3G Teacher Assistant

Prime Pecthboot

K3N Teacher Assistant

Elementary Faculty

Raymond Uys

Grade 1G Homeroom Teacher

Aida Auxillo

Grade 1N Homeroom Teacher

Michael Thompson

Grade 2G Homeroom Teacher

Regina Gabdulbarova

Grade 2N Homeroom Teacher

Karl Othen

Grade 3G Homeroom Teacher

Zane Barac

Grade 3N Homeroom Teacher

Sheyla Castelan

Grade 4G Homeroom Teacher

Ben van den Bergh

Grade 4N Homeroom Teacher

Ece Demiriz

Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

Archie Ann Gonzales

Grade 1G Teacher Assistant

Suphakon Pinnapichet

Grade 1N Teacher Assistant

Karawat Saijanyon

Grade 2G Teacher Assistant

Chomchanok Tiwattanasuk

Grade 2N Teacher Assistant

Secondary Homeroom Faculty

Jesrel Tiano

Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher

Savitha Varghese

Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher

Reuben Budayao

Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher

Alex MacEwan

Grade 9 Homeroom Teacher

Jelt Esteves

Grade 10 Homeroom Teacher

Lorena Letelier

Grade 11 Homeroom Teacher

Frankie Tun

Grade 12 Homeroom Teacher

Subject Teachers

Aigerim Suleimenova

English/Humanities Teacher

Arpha Vida Buga-ay

ELD Head/Teacher

Jeschelle Burgos Duran

ELD Teacher

Nianci Liu

Chinese Teacher

Yumeng Li

Chinese Teacher

Changyan Wu

Chinese Teacher

Nisnanyabhak Kanha

Thai Teacher

Pritparoon Sangaanthasiri

Thai Teacher

Suchanarth Pholkanit

Thai Teacher

Tanyaret Boonma

Thai Teacher

Anthony Ombid

Math Teacher

Saniha Sheik

Business Teacher

Janet de Guzman

ILT Teacher

Shilpa Thore

ILT Teacher

Atit Dej-Udomlarp

Music Teacher

Bernie Buga-ay

Art / Music Teacher

Marlon Cario

PE Teacher

Matthew Rhoda

PE Teacher

Faghri Allie

PE Teacher

Milcah Sarah Rosero

PE Teacher

Ika Klei Sheendy Elanga

ELD Support Teacher

Office Staff

Jerubem Era

Chief Registrar and IT

Netchanok Phornsawat

Assistant Registrar & Activity Coordinator

Chonticha Nuam-iam

Purchasing & Canteen Coordinator

Sudaporn Srisom

Chief Accountant

Sunattaya Jansuwan

Account Payable

Wiganda Ruengkris

Account Receivable

Henna Kengpanit

HR / Government Liaison and Visa

Kanokporn Jaratkorn

Human Resources

Chanicha Tharak

Receptionist and Admissions

Nannapas Ponsen

Admissions/Reception

Janchai Klungpimay

Facilities & Head of Ground Staff

Vanda Moore

Librarian

Manida Jansuwan

Guidance Counselor

Chanaporn Roypirom

Science and STEM Lab Assistant

Songvuth Wongbuddhichai

IT Infrastructure

Maleewan Visamitanan

Industry Officer

Preeyarrat Jangun

Ror Dor Coordinator / NIVA Mart

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What curriculum does NIVA use?

NIVA uses an American curriculum based on the California common core standards.

What are the class sizes and student-to-teacher ratios? What is the average class size and how many students are there per class?

We typically have smaller class sizes and lower student-to-teacher ratios than Thai schools. Class sizes may range from 15 to 26 students, with student-to-teacher ratios ranging from 13:1 to 20:1.

What are the qualifications of the teachers and staff?

Teachers and staff at NIVA hold advanced degrees and have experience teaching in international or multicultural settings.

What facilities and resources are available for students, such as libraries, sports facilities, and technology?

Please check out pictures of our beautiful campus here. You can also book a school tour to come visit our campus with your family!

Do we have a program to help students who cannot speak English?

Yes, we do. Our English Language Learner (ELL) program is designed to lay foundations for student who don't speak English with the goal of getting them ready to join our mainstream program. This program is available to all students, including those coming from Thai schools and Chinese-speaking families.

What extracurricular activities (ECAs) does the school offer?

NIVA offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, music, drama, and community service. Click on the following links to see a sample of ECAs we offer for elementary school and secondary school. Please note that the ECAs listed here are examples of what we typically offer. This list may change according to student interest.

What is the school's policy on student safety and security?

NIVA has policies and procedures in place to ensure student safety and security, including protocols for emergency situations, visitor management, and student supervision. You can read more about our Child Protection Policy here.